North Korea Fires Two Rounds of Ballistic Missiles in Escalating Display

In an uncommon display of consecutive provocations, North Korea launched two rounds of ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Wednesday, just hours apart. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the first volley occurred around 8:50 a.m. local time, with missiles flying approximately 240 kilometers before crashing into the sea. By 2:20 p.m., a second set was fired from Wonsan, heightening regional tensions. Military surveillance has been increased amid concerns of further launches. Th